My dad thought robin feet were made out of wood because they look like twigs.
A childhood belief about birds

others believed things like this
- When I was little, I thought that birds feathers were made out of twigs and cat hairs.— Lily
- I used to think "Robin Hood and his merry men" was "Robin Hood and his *married* men."Anon
- I used to believe that pretzals were made of wood.Anon
- I used to believe that pretzels were made from wood....Anon
- I used to think tree-nuts (especially almonds) were made of wood. — Josh
- I used to think my feet were made of cheese!!: )— chatterbox